Local Government Act, 1925

Non-payment of surcharges.

62.—(1) When any portion of any sum charged or surcharged by an auditor of the accounts of any local authority upon or against any person remains unpaid, such person shall, on and after the date hereinafter prescribed, be disqualified for being elected or chosen or being a member of any local authority until the sum so charged or surcharged is paid.

(2) If no appeal is taken from the charge or surcharge aforesaid, the disqualification under this section shall commence on the expiration of the time limited for such appeal.

(3) If an appeal is taken from the charge or surcharge aforesaid to the Minister or the High Court, and on such appeal the Minister or the High Court decides the charge or surcharge was lawfully made and (in the case of an appeal to the Minister) is to be enforced, the disqualification under this section shall commence on the expiration of one month from the date of the order determining such appeal.